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Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles
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Unfortunately, the Colts put themselves in that position. If they had won a couple more of the games in which they blew big leads and were 8-4 instead of 6-6, then putting up a good game and losing a close one against the Patriots would have been sufficient ...... instead, beating the Patriots is absolutely imperative.
The Patriots game could have been the difference between winning the division title and having to settle for a Wilcard berth. Now, it is (most likely) the difference between any kind of playoff berth at all and sitting home for the post-season.
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I don’t believe the significance of that game lies entirely with playoff seeding.
If New England is already in a better position than Indianapolis, post Brady, it’s going to be pretty depressing.
Indianapolis absolutely has to be entering that game with the identical mindset they had against Buffalo. I don’t know how Ballard or Irsay could possibly look themselves in the mirror, assuming they actually care, if they lose that game.